I just got a call from a long time friend of Noel Sayre's. The violinist for The Black Swans and Pretty Mighty Mighty was rescued from nearly drowning in Portsmouth, Ohio Tuesday evening, but remains in very critical condition. A few more details can be found here.

This is one of the worst things to happen to the Columbus music scene. Noel's ability to play, especially with Jerry, was unparalleled. He will be missed so much. Such a humble and beautiful person too. I will miss him.

_________________It's like, if you're cleaning a floor, and you're up against it, then come to me, and I'll help us clean our floor together.

This is really really sad news. Noel was a super nice guy and so funny to sit around and talk with. I didn't get to see him often the past few years but it was always great to see him unexpectedly at a show or elsewhere. He will be missed.

i kept telling myself i wasn't gonna post, but i come back and keep rereading all this and thinking to myself...it seemed helpful (therapuetic for me at least) to say something...i didn't know noel well, but my thoughts of him are kind and lovely. i recorded the black swans at carabar once while running sound, and while mixing and mastering it i kept getting distracted from the sounds and enthralled with his violin. a calm master.i also remember him hanging out, the first time i'd ever been in a "studio" (john chinn's original workbook spot, over on norwich). i couldnt believe this dude, who played violin so elegantly with pretty mighty mighty, could be into the crap we were spitting out. but he hung around for a minute, smiled at parts, and generally added an aura of good will.he will be missed dearly, and i wish all those that knew him my condolences and positive vibes.

_________________Gob: "My God. What is this feeling?"
Michael: "You know, the feeling that you're feeling is just what many of us call ... a 'feeling.'
Gob: "It's not like envy, or even hungry."
Michael: "Could it be love?"
Gob: "I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it's the opposite -- it's like my heart is getting hard."